Virtual Pediatrics Elective for Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM) Students

Diversity and Inclusion Council members

NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is located in the heart of the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. We have a rich history of contributions to pediatrics predicated on serving the children of New York. We continue to pursue improvements in care through research advances and innovations in quality improvement, advocacy, and education. Our present 265,000-square-foot inpatient facility was completed in 2004, and is the largest and highest-rated children’s facility in the tri-state area and ranks among the top in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

We are fortunate to work in a culturally rich and diverse community in NYC. We take pride in serving our patients and families and are committed to providing the highest quality care to every person who walks through our doors. 

Our department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the care we deliver and in our training of future pediatricians. We foster a learning community in which residents are active participants in and drivers of the learning process, enabling our program to adapt and support the changing needs of our trainees, patients, and families. 

The virtual pediatrics elective for UIM students will introduce visiting students to the structure and culture of the NYP-Columbia Department of Pediatrics, teach students advanced concepts in pediatrics pertaining to clinical management, and promote team-building and self-reflection during this novel application cycle. The virtual rotation will expose students to the pediatric residency work and culture without the time, expense, or travel required for an in-person elective. 

Course Dates

  • September 3 – September 15, 2024
  • September 16 – September 29, 2024
  • September 30 – October 13, 2024
  • October 28 – November 10, 2024

Number of students in each session: 2

Learning Objectives

  • Develop effective communication skills and patient-centered interviewing techniques
  • Explain elements of the pediatric-specific interview and physical examination
  • Participate in and contribute to the learning environment of conferences and lectures
  • Develop clinical problem-solving skills relevant to pediatric cases by identifying clinical problems and thinking through differential diagnosis and management plans
  • Gain familiarity with pediatric subspecialty care and the management of complex conditions
  • Identify personal learning needs and areas for growth

Learning Opportunities

The student will:

  • be observed taking a focused history and given feedback on history taking skills
  • engage in telehealth visit appointments with faculty and/or residents
  • participate in resident-led conferences
  • participate in virtual clinical rounds with the inpatient pediatrics service
  • have exposure to a variety of virtual small group learning activities including case-based reviews and resident-run seminars
  • virtually participate in weekly resident and departmental conferences, intern conference, mock code
  • virtually observe and participate in pediatric subspecialty rounds
  • be assigned both a faculty and resident preceptor who will meet with the student weekly

Sample Schedule

Week One

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8–9am Introduction to Rotation with UIM Elective Directors Morning Report Annual Steve Miller Medical Education Day Keynote Address

PICU Lecture Series

 

 Grand Rounds
9am–12pm 9–10am
Virtual General Wards Rounds		 9am–12pm
NICU Rounds		 10–11:30am
Steve Miller Day Workshop		 9am–12pm
Virtual PICU Rounds		 9–10am: Meet with Attending:
PDIC Faculty Liaison
 
10–11am: Meet with Attending:
Community Pediatrics
12–1pm

Senior Conference

 

 Noon Conference Steve Miller Day Presentations and Luncheon Discussion Mock Code  
1–5pm

1–1:30pm: Meet and Greet with the Chiefs

4–5pm:Meet and Greet with Interns

1–3pm:NICU Lecture Series

1–2pm: Community Engagement at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital

2–3pm: Palliative Care Lecture

1–2pm: Teach Senior Lecture with Senior Resident

2:30–3:30pm: Health Equity Lecture

  

Week Two

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8–9am Morning Report Morning Report Chief of Service Morning Report Grand Rounds
9am–12pm  

Virtual Liver/GI team rounds

10–11 am: Food Insecurity Talk

11am–12pm: Resiliency/
Psych Development with Vice Chair of Education

9–11am: Virtual Hematology Team Rounds

11am–12pm: Mental Health talk

 Virtual Nephrology Team Rounds

9–10am:
Meet with Residency Program Director

10:30–11:30am:
Visiting Student Presentation
12–1pm Noon Conference     Noon Conference

Elective Wrap-up:
Checkout and Feedback with UIM Elective Directors
1-5pm

1–2pm: Tour with PGY3, PDIC Lead

3–4pm: Meet with PGY3, PDIC Lead

1–1:45 pm: Clinic Conference

1:45–5pm: Clinic with PDIC Resident

1:30–2:30pm:
Early Intervention/
CPSE

2:30–5pm: Clinic with PGY3, PDIC Co-President 

1–2pm: Meet with an Attending: PDIC Faculty Liaison

2–3pm: Teach Senior Lecture with PGY3, PDIC Co-President

3–4pm: Mock Interview Prep, UIM Elective Directors

  

Eligibility requirements:

  • Good standing in medical school
  • Final year of medical school at an LCME-accredited medical school
  • Completion of core clerkship in pediatrics
  • Applying for residency position in pediatrics

Applicants must visit the Visiting Student Program page on the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons site, and follow the instructions within the application portal here.

How to Apply

Apply for the virtual pediatrics elective for UIM students here on our Visiting Student page.

Questions?

Please contact Ms. Jakki Outlaw, MS
jo9@cumc.columbia.edu
212-305-8504

Thank you for your interest in our program!